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Bisoprolol and arrhy

hi I am on 2.5mg daily of Bisoprolol. My question is does Bisoprolol reduce episodes of arrhythmia or does it just reduce heart rate? I have paroxysmal AF and...

hi I am on 2.5mg daily of Bisoprolol. My question is does Bisoprolol reduce epis...

Wednesdaystar22

•1 year ago

25 Replies

What causes the dizzy waves

hi all so I’m in AF 50% of the time but it’s slightly changed recently in as much as I get more waves of dizzy spells . They literally last for 5 seconds and...

hi all so I’m in AF 50% of the time but it’s slightly changed recently in as m...

mjm1971

•1 year ago

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Darn and other expletives - back in Afib after CV lasted just a week!

And what a lovely week it has been! All my energy back, no bubbly heart beats, feeling top of the world. I know most everyone here has been through this so...

And what a lovely week it has been! All my energy back, no bubbly heart beats, f...

Rainfern

•1 year ago

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Beat to Beat

Looking at my beat to beat HR, does anyone have a consistent heart rate. Every second it changes. Low of 39 to a high of 176 so far this morning🤷‍♀️

Looking at my beat to beat HR, does anyone have a consistent heart rate. Every s...

Clareowenpearcy

•1 year ago

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Ablation to back wall of the heart

I just had a 3rd ablation at the Cleveland Clinic. My first two were PVI ablations, the reason for two was because my first was unfinished due to cardiac...

I just had a 3rd ablation at the Cleveland Clinic. My first two were PVI ablatio...

Spoiler

•1 year ago

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Af pacemaker

Going to high with medication for AF pacemaker medication, was changed to a lower dose I felt lousy for three months reason without knowing why, until...

Going to high with medication for AF pacemaker medication, was changed to a lo...

Overeating

•1 year ago

7 Replies

Blood pressure whilst in Arrhythmia

Hi, everyone. Hope you're doing well. My arrhythmia returned a couple of days ago but with a change that I haven't seen before so I wondered if anyone else...

Hi, everyone. Hope you're doing well. My arrhythmia returned a couple of days a...

Hanibal

•1 year ago

5 Replies

Two years post RF PVI

Just a quick up date.Two years from RF PVI. No Afib. No beta blockers. BP very good. PM has 8 years of life left, most energy used downloading daily data......

Just a quick up date.Two years from RF PVI. No Afib. No beta blockers. BP very g...

Geoffa1

•1 year ago

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AT episode after ablation

Hi, I had my ablation done (for atrial tachycardia) on the 14 april. The surgeon said that it was moslty a success (he burned the main place responsible...

Hi, I had my ablation done (for atrial tachycardia) on the 14 april. The s...

Irisshim

•1 year ago

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Low platelets

I have just had my blood results and my platelets are low at 116 (normal 140 -400). My GP doesn't seem to be over concerned and asked for the count to be...

I have just had my blood results and my platelets are low at 116 (normal 140 -40...

Karendeena

•1 year ago

11 Replies

Fingers crossed for the 04/05

Hi all, was unsure whether to post or not. I’ve had a 4th date for my hybrid mini maze at Sheffield, I’ve known for several weeks but didn’t want to get folks...

Hi all, was unsure whether to post or not. I’ve had a 4th date for my hybrid min...

4chickens

•1 year ago

56 Replies

Apixaban and Ablation

Hi, hope you are all well. I am having cryo-ablation tomorrow and was due to go in at 8am for the procedure. This has now been changed to 11am. The nurse...

Hi, hope you are all well. I am having cryo-ablation tomorrow and was due to go...

Arabella63

•1 year ago

10 Replies

Grounding/Earthing

Has anyone tried earthing/grounding for afib? I know it sounds a bit out there, but I think there is really something here. I am going through some medical...

Has anyone tried earthing/grounding for afib? I know it sounds a bit out there,...

Cabot

•1 year ago

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Tamsulosin (Flomax) causing/increasing AF?

I’ve been taking Tamsulosin for almost 5 yrs ago. AF starts just this February. Just read it’s side effects more closely, and noticed one NIH paper and another...

I’ve been taking Tamsulosin for almost 5 yrs ago. AF starts just this February. ...

KootenayTrails

•1 year ago

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The University of Canberra Research Project

Does your loved one have heart failure? If you are a caregiver, partner or family member of someone who is experiencing heart failure and live in...

Does your loved one have heart failure? If you are a caregiver, partner or f...

TracyAdmin

Partner•1 year ago

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How long til Amiodarone works?

Wondering what others have experienced with amiodarone. How long did it take to start working? My AF started suddenly Feb 6, progressing quickly to daily....

Wondering what others have experienced with amiodarone. How long did it take to ...

KootenayTrails

•1 year ago

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Early Bird registration opens TODAY!

Early Bird registration opens TODAY for our annual AF Association Patients Day held Sunday 08 October 2023, in Birmingham UK! ♥️ Patients Day provides the...

Early Bird registration opens TODAY for our annual AF Association Patients Day h...

TracyAdmin

Partner•1 year ago

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Heart Rate Variability

My Apple Watch is reporting an HRV which seems quite high. For example, yesterday averaged 131ms with a range of 78 to 218. And that appears to be pretty...

My Apple Watch is reporting an HRV which seems quite high. For example, yesterda...

Carew

•1 year ago

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Bradycardia

New kid on the bloc!! Recently in hospital with AF first time!(such a surprise!) Then UnstableTachy/Brady Syndrome diagnosed . Prescribed Apixiban 5mg twice...

New kid on the bloc!! Recently in hospital with AF first time!(such a surprise!...

Martharose03

•1 year ago

9 Replies

Ablation Booking

I saw my EP last week and told him I have not had a single AF episode since starting the meds over 4 months ago. I am taking Flecainide (50mg) and Diltiazem...

I saw my EP last week and told him I have not had a single AF episode since star...

OzRob

•1 year ago

19 Replies

short afib runs 3 months post ablation

Hello, I had my ablation Jan 27th, unfortunately I am still having short runs of afib at times and experienced significant migraine headaches postop so I’m...

Hello, I had my ablation Jan 27th, unfortunately I am still having short runs o...

MKMafib

•1 year ago

6 Replies

Melatonin with AF medication

I’m on Flecainide , bisoprolol for AF plus Apixaban,. Melatonin is supposed to aid sleep , does anyone on the group have experience using melatonin with the...

I’m on Flecainide , bisoprolol for AF plus Apixaban,. Melatonin is supposed to...

Skipandted

•1 year ago

7 Replies

AF at bedtime

Hi all, my last few AF episodes have been when I get into bed, the last one was last night. This means bedtime is becoming quite stressful. Episodes can last...

Hi all, my last few AF episodes have been when I get into bed, the last one was ...

ruskin10

•1 year ago

18 Replies

RF ABLATION

I have a question that has been haunting me for a while now. I have had a couple of Radio Frequency Ablations (RFA) on my knees due to no Cartledge to ease the...

I have a question that has been haunting me for a while now. I have had a couple...

kocoach

•1 year ago

8 Replies

magenesium supplement.

hi all Hope all well with you all. I have been interested in comments about taking magnesium. However there are so many different types it's a tad confusing....

hi all Hope all well with you all. I have been interested in comments about ta...

maisie22

•1 year ago

20 Replies

Flecainide PIP or PRN re symptoms

Hi all,I am noticing my HR a bit restless right now. 10-15bpm higher than usual. And feeling what think are a number of ectopics. Also accompanied with cest...

Hi all,I am noticing my HR a bit restless right now. 10-15bpm higher than usual....

Turquoise19

•1 year ago

6 Replies

Week 3 Post Ablation

21 days has passed since my Cryoablation. I have had 10 separate episodes of AFIB. Some just a couple of hours, sometimes 2 in one day. I understand that I...

21 days has passed since my Cryoablation. I have had 10 separate episodes of AF...

Txlonestar

•1 year ago

2 Replies

Flying

Has anyone flown while having an AF episode or just before boarding plane ?

marychris

•1 year ago

14 Replies

PVC Ablation offered.

Good morning everybody I hope I’m finding you all ok and not too bumpy. I have now been offered an ablation for my annoying pvcs, I have to stop taking...

Good morning everybody I hope I’m finding you all ok and not too bumpy. I have n...

Achant1

•1 year ago

23 Replies

Date for Ablation at last!

Hi everyone after a year of waiting in persistent AF, I have just received my letter, with date for Ablation in May. I’m so pleased to be having it finally...

Hi everyone after a year of waiting in persistent AF, I have just received my l...

Baileybum12

•1 year ago

40 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for May 2023

Bisoprolol and arrhy

What causes the dizzy waves

Darn and other expletives - back in Afib after CV lasted just a week!

Beat to Beat

Ablation to back wall of the heart

Af pacemaker

Blood pressure whilst in Arrhythmia

Two years post RF PVI

AT episode after ablation

Low platelets

Fingers crossed for the 04/05

Apixaban and Ablation

Grounding/Earthing

Tamsulosin (Flomax) causing/increasing AF?

The University of Canberra Research Project

How long til Amiodarone works?

Early Bird registration opens TODAY!

Heart Rate Variability

Bradycardia

Ablation Booking

short afib runs 3 months post ablation

Melatonin with AF medication

AF at bedtime

RF ABLATION

magenesium supplement.

Flecainide PIP or PRN re symptoms

Week 3 Post Ablation

Flying

PVC Ablation offered.

Date for Ablation at last!

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